6 hours ago
St. Johns airport officials quit to avoid criminal charges
Three members of the Airport Authority Board were accused of violating Florida’s Sunshine Law.…
8 hours ago
Popular Northside food truck park vows to remain open
Trout River Food Truck Park announced last week that it would close, but the community rallied to keep it open.…
8 hours ago
Regency Centers moving headquarters out of Downtown
Regency Centers leases headquarters space in what had been Wells Fargo Center, now called 1 Independent Square.…
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12 hours ago
4 more Aldis scheduled to open in coming months
Aldi ultimately will have 26 stores in Northeast Florida, double the number it had before buying Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores.…
1 day ago
Florida CFO alleges record tampering before DOGE audits
CFO Blaise Ingoglia did not specify which cities scrubbed records, and he did not mention Jacksonville specifically.…
1 day ago
Judge halts construction at Alligator Alcatraz
The immigration detention center can continue to operate, but construction is stopped during a lawsuit.…
1 day ago
Camden County sergeant indicted over use of force
Sgt. Buck Aldridge is the same officer who shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in 2023.…
1 day ago
Firehouse Subs to reopen 2 years after fiery crash
The restaurant has been closed since a car crashed into the building and killed two people.…
1 day ago
St. Johns, Duval historic preservation projects among 46 that saw grants cut from state budget
Two historic churches in St. Augustine, Hasting Main Street and a Boy Scout troop in Atlantic Beach were left stunned…
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1 day ago
New St. Johns County website tracks improvement projects
The Featured Projects site includes roads, parks, stormwater systems, public safety facilities and more.…
1 day ago
Plans for Bad Ass Coffee brewing in St. Augustine
The chain, based in Hawaii, is planning its ninth location in Florida, its first outside the Gulf.…
1 day ago
Main Street Bridge will shut down next week
The bridge will close for a mechanical evaluation, ahead of a longer shutdown in two years.…
2 days ago
More Floridians falling ill from consuming raw milk
Health experts blame misinformation. Some people think raw milk protects them from asthma and allergies.…
2 days ago
#AskJAXTDY | Why is one traffic signal always out on Southside Boulevard?
A Jacksonville Today reader says the traffic signal malfunctions about once a week.…
2 days ago
Duval property owners will pay more to challenge assessments
The cost to challenge a property assessment in Duval County will increase to $50 from $15.…
2 days ago
Bartram Trail teacher accused of lewd behavior near children
The high school teacher is charged with inappropriate behavior in the surf off St. Augustine Beach.…
2 days ago
St. Johns County OKs watered-down tree regulations
Two tweaks to the county’s tree preservation rules are a far cry from what was initially proposed.…
2 days ago
The Happy Grilled Cheese is closing Downtown
The restaurant will shut down after eight years in business. A new breakfast and lunch place will replace it.…
2 days ago
Florida prepares to build Camp Blanding ICE center
The administration has awarded at least one contract for the state’s second immigration detention center.…
3 days ago
Flash flood risk continues for North Florida
Parts of Jacksonville could experience up to 4 inches of rainfall, with 5 inches possible in isolated areas through Friday…
3 days ago
Some Duval students will pay $4.25 for lunch, previously free
Dozens of Jacksonville schools will start charging for lunch again after a five-year break.…
August 5, 2025
Magic Beach Motel will be demolished after all
The St. Johns County Commission decided it does not have the legal authority to stop the demolition.…
August 5, 2025
Jacksonville mayor launches data portal to try to reduce politics in policymaking
The City of Jacksonville launched a data analysis portal, State of Jax, to identify and eradicate local discrepancies in life…
August 5, 2025
Trash fees are going up in St. Johns County
Residents can expect to pay $200 more annually over the next five years.…
August 5, 2025
3 resign St. Johns airport board after criminal charges
The three are accused of violating Florida’s Sunshine Law on multiple occasions.…
August 5, 2025
Deegan tries to head off conflict over state DOGE audit
Mayor Donna Deegan responded to criticism by the state CFO, who suggested the city is trying to stifle a DOGE…
August 5, 2025
Florida’s record executions lead nationwide increase
Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has executed nine people in 2025, more than any other state.…
August 5, 2025
Judge orders release of Alligator Alcatraz agreements
State and federal officials must provide written agreements showing who has legal custody of detainees at the facility.…
August 4, 2025
Former Duval teachers union VP pleads guilty
Ruby George faces up to 20 years in prison on each of three counts. She will be sentenced later.…
August 4, 2025
Next phase of First Coast Expressway due to open soon
The latest segment, from Blanding Boulevard to U.S. 17 in Clay County, could open within two weeks.…
August 4, 2025
Barber bestows his cutting wisdom on a new generation
Imsety Aten-Re wants to give back to the community by sharing his passion for cutting hair.…
August 4, 2025
Jacksonville gets CSX’s first rail hazmat training center
CSX and FSCJ will team up to build the Hazardous Materials Training Institute at the college’s existing fire academy.…
August 4, 2025
Sculpture called The Pearl is rising at RiversEdge
The Pearl will anchor Central Park in the sprawling mixed-use development on the Southbank.…
August 4, 2025
New Asian grocery in Jax will open next month
The Lotte Plaza Market will offer products from all over Asia and will include a food court.…
August 4, 2025
14-year-old accused of killing his parents in Middleburg
The boy walked to a church and called police to say he had shot his parents, the sheriff said.…
August 4, 2025
Tropical Storm Dexter forms; forecasters watch 2 other areas
Tropical Storm Dexter is moving away from the U.S. and won’t affect Florida.…
August 1, 2025
Hard Rock on Northbank would not include casino, city says
Several groups are looking at Downtown Jacksonville for development, including a possible Hard Rock hotel.…
August 1, 2025
Fernandina gangway collapse blamed partly on large crowd
The gangway was supporting more weight than it was designed for when it collapsed during July 4 fireworks.…
August 1, 2025
Heat illness: What to look for on these sweltering days
Heat killed 199 Americans in 2024, making it the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States.…
August 1, 2025
Q&A | Edward Waters president looks ahead to reaccreditation and new strategic plan
A. Zachary Faison spoke with Jacksonville Today as the HBCU prepares to identify its next aspirations.…
August 1, 2025
It’s August: Here’s where tropical storms typically form
Tropical activity tends to ramp up in August with more tropical waves emerging from Africa.…
July 31, 2025
Rapper Ksoo and cousin guilty of 1st-degree murder
The two were charged in the 2020 shooting death of Charles McCormick Jr. at a shopping center in Arlington.…